Instructor, Public Safety

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 58,046 - 74,304; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and fee assistance for employees and families

Health insurance plans

12 paid holidays per year

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring an Instructor for Public Safety & Human Services on a Tenure Track starting Fall 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This role requires in-person teaching, curriculum development, and student assessment.

Qualified candidates must hold a Master's degree in a related field and possess significant practitioner experience. The position offers a competitive salary range based on qualifications, health benefits, and numerous employee perks.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Administration of Justice from an accredited college/university.
• Five (5) years of full-time practitioner experience in the criminal justice profession.
• Practitioner experience within the last eight (8) years.

Responsibilities

• Teach in person at main campuses and learning centers.
• Develop course syllabi, materials and evaluate student success.
• Contribute to program and curriculum development.

Skills

Criminal Justice

Curriculum Development

Assessment Instruments

Teaching

Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Administration of Justice

Job description

Instructor, Public Safety & Human Services - Tenure Track (Fall 2026)

Position Summary

The selected individual is required to teach in person, on multiple days, at our main campuses and learning or satellite centers during the morning, afternoon, and evening. The role includes development of course syllabi and materials, evaluation of mastery of student, program, and institutional learning outcomes, and participation in the development of formative and summative assessments and assessment instruments. The instructor will maintain office hours for student advisement, participate in recruitment activities, and contribute to program and curriculum development. Attendance at School, Department, and Program meetings and activities is required. Additional duties are assigned by the Chair as needed for the office, division, and institution.

Required Qualifications

• A master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Administration of Justice from an accredited college/university.
• Five (5) years of full‑time practitioner experience in the criminal justice profession.
• Practitioner experience within the last eight (8) years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' full‑time teaching experience at the college level in the criminal justice discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in developing curriculum, assessment plans, formative and summative assessments, assessment instruments, and conducting analysis of course and program assessment.
• Practitioner experience within the last five (5) years.

Teaching Demonstration

Candidates will be required to deliver a teaching demonstration.

Starting Salary Information

Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full‑time equivalent teaching experience. For an instructor with a Master’s degree, the salary range would be $58,046 to $74,304 annually. The overall range extends to $89,166 annually for a Doctorate with 10 years’ experience. A maximum of 10 years of experience is considered for initial placement.

Employment Details

• Exempt: Yes
• Full‑Time Equivalent: 100.0%

Required Attachments

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email, and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who earned degrees outside the United States must have transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if the institution is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory)

Benefits

• Grant‑in‑Aid: Tuition and fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: A variety of time‑off options to help employees manage work‑life balance.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Health Benefits: Attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: 19.25% contribution with 100% employer match.
• On‑site Early Childhood Education Center services available.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups focused on campus‑wide diversity initiatives.

Travel and Relocation

• Travel reimbursement may be offered to out‑of‑area/state candidates with original itemized receipts, in accordance with GSA rates at the time of travel.
• Relocation expenses for bargaining‑unit faculty are reimbursed in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada NFA Contract 2022‑2025.

Background Check

Selected candidates may be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.